Licorice root is commonly used as a flavoring agent in candy (some licorice candy is also flavored with anise), cough drops, syrups, tonics and laxatives. Licorice flavors many beers, desserts, gelatins, puddings and also some types of meat products. The sweet licorice root can be chewed as a special treat. Licorice root is suggested in many ailments including Arthritis, Asthma, Bladder, Constipation, Depression, Fatigue, Fever, Intestinal Inflammation, Kidney Problems, Liver Problems, Sore Throat and Ulcers. Chewing licorice root sticks is quite an effective treatment for stomach ailments, because it exerts a soothing action on the muscosal surfaces of the Gastro-Intestinal tract, and it is commonly used to help these tissues heal. The derivatives of licorice root, glycryuhetinic acid (GLA), deglycrihyinated licorice (DGL), and carbenoxolene sodium (CS) have all been proven to be among the best anti-ulcer medications available. Whole licorice root appears to have the ability to inhibit gastric acid secretion with the advantage of being devoid of other adverse anti-cholinergic properties. Licorice root also helps prevent and heal skin problems. The conditions that increase the occurrence of acne-like symptoms during certain stages of the menstrual cycle may be affected by the consumption of licorice root sticks. Licorice root is included in most chinese herbal medicines to complement other herbs and to promote vitality. Licorice root is an excellent source of magnesium, silicon and thiamine. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Licorice-Root-Stomach-Ailments-12-0-469.html en Tue, 19 Jul 2005 02:01:47 EDT Licorice (glycyrrhiza glabra)is a mild herb, used for adrenal exhaustion and insufficiency, debility, fatigue, appetite loss, hypoglycemia, weakness and sweet cravings, high blood cholesterol, Hypersensitive lung conditions with dry, irritating cough, Irritable bowel syndrome, stomach hyperacidity and stomach ulcer. Licorice has anti-inflammatory properties in joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, ulcerative colitis, etc. Licorice also has liver protectant properties and is shown to have anti-viral properties. Licorice is contra-indicated for those with hypertension, water retention, and high blood sugar. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Licorice-cholesterol-control-liver-12-0-633.html Herb licorice is commonly used as a flavoring agent in candy (some licorice candy is also flavored with anise), cough drops, syrups, tonics and laxatives. Licorice flavors many beers, desserts, gelatins, puddings and also some types of meat products. The sweet licorice herb root can be chewed as a special treat or licorice tea can be made from licorice root cut. Licorice root is quite an effective treatment for stomach ailments, because it exerts a soothing action on the muscosal surfaces of the Gastro-Intestinal tract, and it is commonly used to help these tissues heal. The derivatives of licorice root, glycryuhetinic acid (GLA), deglycrihyinated licorice (DGL), and carbenoxolene sodium (CS) have all been proven to be among the best anti-ulcer medications available. Whole licorice root appears to have the ability to inhibit gastric acid secretion with the advantage of being devoid of other adverse anti-cholinergic properties. Licorice root also helps prevent and heal skin problems. The conditions that increase the occurrence of acne-like symptoms during certain stages of the menstrual cycle may be affected by the consumption of licorice root sticks. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Licorice-Root-Cut-12-0-467.html N/A http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Licorice-Root-Powder-12-0-468.html Licorice root contains a compound that is about 50 times sweeter than sugar. Licorice root is commonly used to treat a variety of illnesses ranging from the common cold to liver disease. This herb has long been valued as a demulcent (soothing, coating agent) and continues to be used by professional herbalists today to relieve respiratory ailments (such as allergies, bronchitis, colds, sore throats, and tuberculosis), stomach problems (including, possibly, heartburn from reflux or some other cause and gastritis), inflammatory disorders, skin diseases, and liver problems. Researchers found that a Licorice compound, known as carbenoxolone, appears to inhibit an enzyme in the brain that is involved in making stress-related hormones, which have been associated with age-related mental decline. The study, published in the online early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, showed daily supplementation with the compound improved verbal fluency in healthy elderly men and improved verbal memory in older adults with diabetes. Other previous studies have suggested that the licorice root compound might increase insulin sensitivity and improve diabetes, but glucose control levels remained unchanged during the study in this group. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Licorice-Root-Stomach-Ailments-12-0-469.html Though licorice sticks come in various size, you can expect to receive between 85 - 120 sticks in 1lbs package. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Licorice-Root-Stomach-Ailments-12-0-469.html